This is especially important for adults who will be around newborn babies, such as grandparents or other caregivers. Then, boosters are recommended every 10 years with either Tdap or Td only tetanus and diphtheria. Pregnant women should get the Tdap vaccine in the second half of each pregnancy, even if they've been vaccinated in the past.
People who get a deep cut or severe burn need to get a dose of Tdap or Td to prevent tetanus infection. Use of the DTaP vaccine has virtually eliminated diphtheria and tetanus in childhood and has greatly reduced the number of pertussis cases. The vaccine can cause mild side effects: fever ; mild crankiness; tiredness; loss of appetite; and tenderness, redness, or swelling in the area where the shot was given.
Rarely, a child may have a seizure, a high fever, or uncontrollable crying after getting the vaccine. But these sorts of side effects are so rare that researchers question whether they're even caused by the vaccine. Most kids have a few minor or no side effects. Visit the VICP website external icon or call to learn about the program and about filing a claim. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link.
Section Navigation. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. Minus Related Pages. More information about: Diphtheria vaccination Tetanus vaccination Pertussis vaccination. On This Page. Why get vaccinated? DTaP vaccine Talk with your health care provider Risks of a vaccine reaction What if there is a serious problem? Tetanus can lead to serious health problems, including being unable to open the mouth, having trouble swallowing and breathing, or death. Pertussis can be extremely serious especially in babies and young children, causing pneumonia, convulsions, brain damage, or death.
In teens and adults, it can cause weight loss, loss of bladder control, passing out, and rib fractures from severe coughing. DTaP vaccine. It is recommended that children receive 5 doses of DTaP, usually at the following ages: 2 months 4 months 6 months 15—18 months 4—6 years DTaP may be given as a stand-alone vaccine, or as part of a combination vaccine a type of vaccine that combines more than one vaccine together into one shot.
DTaP may be given at the same time as other vaccines. Parents, siblings, and grandparents are often the source of whooping cough in infants. Young children have been vaccinated against whooping cough since the s.
But protection against the disease naturally wears off over time, so booster vaccines can help keep up immunity. To stay up to date, contact a healthcare professional to set up routine reviews of vaccine history for you and your child. Every vaccine comes with a chance of side effects, and the Tdap vaccine is no exception.
Fortunately, reported side effects with Tdap are generally mild and go away on their own. If you notice any of these severe symptoms after receiving the Tdap vaccine, seek medical attention. The cost of the vaccine is covered under most private insurance plans.
Be sure to check with your insurance provider for details. You can also check with your state health departments or local health centers for low-cost or free vaccinations. Tdap vaccines are also covered under Medicare part D plans. There may be a cost associated with your specific plan, though, so check with your Medicare representative.
Vaccines for Children is a federally funded program that provides vaccines for children 18 years and younger who are uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid-eligible, American Indian, or Alaska Native.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC recommends that those who are pregnant receive a Tdap vaccine anytime between weeks 27 and 36 of pregnancy. Infants are more likely to develop severe, life threatening complications from whooping cough. Doctors will recommend a Tdap vaccination schedule depending on your age and vaccination history:. Although the risk of having a severe allergic reaction to a Tdap vaccine is very low, certain people should avoid getting the Tdap vaccine, including:.
You can also reach out to federally funded health centers as well as your state health department to learn where to get a vaccine near you.
Getting a Tdap vaccine is an important part of maintaining your health as well as the health of infants.
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